teaching and learning News Archive
Asper School of Business
Innovation in teaching and learning
November 25, 2024 —
Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning Wenxi Pu explains why AI was a fitting theme for the 2024 Reg Litz Teaching Day. “AI is transforming the business landscape at an unprecedented pace, presenting both challenges and opportunities for innovation in business education. Reg Litz Teaching Day is the perfect platform for Asper faculty and students to brainstorm strategies that empower students to achieve what once seemed impossible."
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning December Workshops
November 19, 2024 —
Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for December, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
New series shares research on how to better support students
October 29, 2024 —
A new colloquium series is helping to improve support for students through the sharing of knowledge and research.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
New UM Learn module focuses on the workings of power in post-secondary settings
October 21, 2024 —
New UM Learn module, Exploring Power Dynamics in Post-Secondary Institutions, helps instructors enhance their understanding of power dynamics in the post-secondary teaching context. The module is the third of six modules in Incorporating EDI into Your Course and Teaching, a course to help instructors apply equity, diversity and inclusion concepts in their teaching.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning November Workshops
October 16, 2024 —
Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for November, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Everyone can benefit from accessible teaching practices
July 9, 2024 —
At this year’s Teaching Café, hosted May 1 by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, four UM panelists presented basic concepts of accessibility, shared thoughtful approaches for the classroom, and encouraged both small, cumulative actions and strategic planning to bring about positive change.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Bringing work-integrated learning into the classroom with Dr. Snehil Dua
July 2, 2024 —
The hot lunch project is one of many ways that Dr. Snehil Dua incorporates Experiential Learning (EL) into her teaching. She is always looking for ways to help her students be prepared for the dynamic demands of the food industry.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law Celebrates 2024 Teaching Award winners
June 13, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law congratulates Dr. Katie Szilagyi, and Mr. Nick Slonosky, recipients of the Faculty’s two top teaching awards given annually to recognize one professor and one practicing professional instructor. Szilagyi is the recipient of The Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence, and Slonosky was chosen for the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
UM students celebrate the outstanding educators in their lives
May 14, 2024 —
“Teachers become mentors when they guide your life, and there's something about their presence in it that remains with you forever. You're shown your purpose and worth, and they give you the strength to stand in your power with integrity.”
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
An Educational Developer reflects on his experience at the Instructional Skills Workshop
April 3, 2024 —
Attending the ISW sessions was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. There are so many complimentary elements inherent in the structure of the workshop that make for a fun and informative week spent with colleagues from around the University.